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2026 is just around the corner, as is the official debut of Samsung’s new flagship phones. The Galaxy S26 series will likely arrive a bit later compared to the Galaxy S25, but Samsung’s plans are not a secret anymore, for the most part. Nonetheless, new hands-on images and a video of two very detailed Galaxy S26 (Ultra) units are arguably worth a look.

Former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij said he has no regrets about the studio cancelling projects like Agent, Project Z, and a potential Bully sequel, arguing they would have distracted from Grand Theft Auto’s dominance. In a candid interview, he maintained that Rockstar is right to funnel experimental ideas into GTA rather than launch new IPs, even as he praised studios like Larian for taking the opposite, riskier route.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra camera probably won’t offer many exciting changes, but it could still be improved in some important areas, at least according to a usually reliable leaker. Based on his claims, Samsung is primarily focused on eliminating issues, especially regarding the optics.

Epic Games Store has revealed the penultimate mystery free game for the year 2025. As the hint suggested, this second-to-last giveaway for the year is indeed Trine. More specifically, it's the Classic Collection.

Even as a popular novelty, the Alarmo isn’t an essential accessory for some gamers. That could change, as a Nintendo patent proposes linking an alarm clock to gameplay. Switch 2 games could send live notifications to the device to celebrate events or accomplishments.

A leak has revealed one of the products HyperX plans to unveil at CES 2026. Called the HyperX Clutch Tachi, the device is a wired arcade controller for Xbox, which makes it a direct rival to the 8BitDo Arcade Controller for Xbox.

EVERSPACE 2 is a space-themed action RPG focused heavily on loot hunting and build optimization, drawing clear parallels to games like Diablo. It is currently available with an 80% discount during the Steam Winter Sale – dropping to around $10 for the first time.

After previously sparking amazement, the Unitree G1 humanoid robot is now making waves online with a dose of humor. In a viral video, it kicks its trainer in a sensitive spot during a teleoperation test – then amusingly mimics his reaction.

Amazfit has announced the Active Max smartwatch with a 1.5-inch AMOLED display, up to 25 days of battery life, offline maps, 160+ sports modes, heart rate tracking, GPS navigation, and 4 GB of onboard storage for music and podcasts.

The Ayaneo Pocket Play is a new gaming smartphone inspired by the Sony Xperia Play. Scheduled for release in 2026, Ayaneo has now provided technical details of the display and also opened a Kickstarter page.

Citizen has unveiled four new NJ0210 automatic watches in China, all using 40 mm stainless steel cases and the 8210 movement. The lineup offers black, blue, white, and green dials with serif numerals, minute tracks, and leather or bracelet options.

According to the leak, the vivo X300 Ultra will feature a flat 6.82-inch display and a large 7,000mAh+ battery while dropping the camera button from the X200 Ultra. The device likely runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and includes dual 200MP cameras.

The Best of 2025 chart is now available on Steam, highlighting all the games that have defined the year. Valve has also made a separate list that puts the titles that were most played on the Steam Deck during the year, and the top 12 chart is dominated by indie titles.

Three new Citizen Eco-Drive watches have been revealed, featuring compact stainless steel cases. The lineup includes blue and grey dial options with date displays and 3-link bracelet designs. Pricing and availability are unknown as of writing,

Xiaomi is accelerating its HyperOS 3 rollout as 2025 winds down, pushing the Android 16–based update to more than a dozen additional Xiaomi and Redmi phones and tablets. The latest wave primarily targets Chinese variants for now, though select global models are already receiving the update. International versions are expected to follow in early 2026.

The Gallery TV uses Mini LED technology instead of OLED to display static art without burn-in risks. It features a matte screen, swappable magnetic frames, and the Gallery+ service for accessing thousands of artworks.

The Dell 14 Plus features a 1,200p touch display, a Lunar Lake processor, 16 GB of speedy but non-user-upgradable RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. Rounding out the package is a fingerprint sensor, as well as support for Thunderbolt 4 and the latest Wi-Fi standard.

Built around LG Display's 4th Gen Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel, the 27-inch Ultragear 27GX790B-B offers a native 540 Hz refresh that can be boosted to 720 Hz at HD. It's now available to buy at Amazon for $999.99.

At Amazon in the US, e-scooter enthusiasts can currently purchase the Navee XT5 Pro all-terrain electric scooter with discounts of up to 18% off. Navee’s recently announced performance-focused e-scooter features 2,200 W peak power, a traction control system, an ABS brake system, and up to 46 miles (74 km) of range on a single charge.

The penultimate free game of 2025 will be revealed soon, and it will be the 14th mystery giveaway of this Christmas season. Ahead of the unveiling, a staff member from Epic Games Store shared a cryptic hint, which points to indie games.

Ayaneo's Indiegogo campaign for the Pocket Vert is now live. Interested backers will be able to pre-order the handheld at a discounted price for the next one month. Shipping is expected to commence in February 2026.

A new Sega Channel Revival project brings the 1990s cable-based Sega Genesis subscription service back to life on modern hardware, with MiSTer and Raspberry Pi builds that faithfully recreate the original menus, characters, and rotating game library. Built from recovered prototype ROMs and preserved system data hosted on the Internet Archive, this offline reconstruction offers a historically rich, near-accurate experience of Sega’s ahead-of-its-time platform, albeit without save support at the moment.

Once again, several high-profile crimes have taken place during this year's holidays. Hackers pulled off a major coup with a supply chain attack on Trust Wallet, which apparently involved up to $7 million in cryptocurrencies.

Based solely on revenue, this year’s critical darlings don’t all rank at the top of the latest Steam charts. Valve has revealed the best-selling games for the 2025 calendar year. Indie games like Schedule 1 proved more than a match for award-winning competitors led by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.

A DIY modder known as “High Tech \\ Low Life” has transformed a standard smartphone into a fully fledged cyberdeck, combining dual 5W speakers, a tactical keyboard with touchpad, and a 10,000 mAh power bank in a clamshell, Atari Portfolio–inspired design. Built from scratch with 3D-modeled mounts, salvaged ThinkPad hinges, and an integrated USB-C hub, the project delivers laptop-like functionality and booming audio in a compact, highly customized mobile rig.

A talk at 39C3 has revealed serious security flaws in Xplora smartwatches. Researchers from a German university show how a universal key provides access to the communication of all kids with Xplora watches, and why the manufacturer's previous updates haven’t fixed this.

Long-lost NES RPG Indy The Magical Kid has resurfaced after decades in obscurity, with newly released VHS-captured gameplay footage showcasing its spell-mixing system, turn-based combat, and distinct Dragon Quest-meets-Earthbound aesthetic. The seven-minute video, published by preservationists with the blessing of the original creators, offers the clearest look yet at the nearly complete 1993 project that vanished before release.

The latest leaks follow previous rumors that the project was in development hell, with no relief in sight, and showcase progress as well as a new 'Casino' location.

Casio is rumoured to be about to launch another G-Shock MRG-B2100D watch. This second colorway in the series will feature a striking blue patterned dial, surrounded by a Cobarion bezel and other titanium elements. Plus, this radio-controlled model is expected to offer Bluetooth connectivity and a day of the week indicator.

What started as an indie Kickstarter project and was supposed to be released back in 2016 still has no solid release date, and users received an update from the developers in April 2024.

One-Netbook’s OneXSugar Wallet is a clamshell retro handheld that pairs an 8.01‑inch foldable OLED display with built-in gaming controls, positioning itself as the first compact Android gaming device to use a single, continuous bendable screen. Drawing on foldable phone design and optimized for DS and 3DS emulation, it promises true pocketability and a seamless dual-screen experience, though questions remain about hinge durability and long-term wear.

With more frequent discounts, the Samsung Odyssey G9 lineup brings ultrawide OLED gaming monitors into the mainstream. The 49-inch Samsung G91SD is especially enticing at a 38% Amazon discount. Crystal-clear HDR images and inky blacks overshadow the lackluster text clarity at a dual QHD resolution.

The Pokepad is a mobile system that is particularly compact and comes with a special pen as the primary input device. For now, this is just a concept that’s not available for purchase.

With a triangular camera module and a display that is rounded toward the left and right sides, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a pretty unusual mid-range smartphone. The handset is also intended to stand out with an 8,000mAh battery and a 144Hz AMOLED display.

The new 35mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Panasonic and Leica launches for $159, as Brightin Star focuses on a particularly attractive bang for the buck.

The HMD Pulse 2 Pro might have been inspired by the design of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, but it will likely be significantly more affordable. A leak has now revealed the entire HMD Pulse 2 lineup in advance, including the top model with a 50MP selfie and main camera, a 3.5mm headphone jack and 90Hz display.

CD Projekt launched GOG as an alternative to Steam back in 2008, and focuses on selling DRM-free games and advocating for game preservation so that titles can still be played in the future. Following an acquisition, the online store no longer belongs to the publisher of The Witcher 3.

Samsung's affordable mid-range smartphones might finally get a larger battery with the Galaxy A07 5G, as a certification has now revealed in advance. Meanwhile, the Google Play Console reveals the design and some of the most important specifications of this new handset.

Zepp Health is now offering a new module for building a custom wearable, so to speak. Customers can potentially save money, and there are also extensive options for customization.

Firewatch is a game in which you embody a fire lookout in Wyoming. But during your adventure, you will encounter mysterious events, and your choices will be crucial. Thus, it will be necessary to think before making decisions.

The Nintendo Switch 2 might be getting considerably more AAA games moving forward, as Disney has reportedly asked third-party developers to develop Switch 2 copies of Disney-owned gaming properties. These prospective Switch 2 games could include titles from the Star Wars universe.

The phone packs a massive 7,000mAh battery and runs on the new Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset. It also features a super bright 6,500-nit display and IP69 Pro water resistance.

KT Pocket’s newly renamed KTR2 enters an increasingly crowded retro handheld market with an unusually premium magnesium alloy build, active cooling, and a modern Dimensity 7300 chip, all while targeting sub-$200 price points. Yet, with delayed shipments, crowdfunding uncertainty, and fierce competition from cheaper, more readily available rivals, its promise to disrupt the segment will hinge on its international rollout and real-world performance.

Microsoft and Sony are reportedly considering delaying the next Xbox and PS6 release dates. Like PC gamers, the console makers are struggling with startlingly high memory costs. Their dilemma is either raise the prices of future hardware or bet on boosted DRAM production.

The drastic drop in the price of battery-grade lithium carbonate after its 2022 peak made sodium-ion battery production harder to justify. Now that the trend is reversed, CATL prepares to deploy its Na-ion battery technology across multiple clients in 2026.

New details about the LEGO One Piece sets planned for 2026 have been leaked. But while we know the number of pieces and the names of some sets, it is necessary to remain cautious and wait for official information.

The third final game giveaway for 2025 from Epic Games Store is now live, and as expected, it's an indie game, but with multiple awards in its bag. This December 29 free game, which is Viewfinder, will remain active for just 24 hours.

Once Upon a Shell reimagines the classic tale of the hare and the tortoise as a fast-paced racing game with roguelike elements. Recently launched on Steam, the free-to-play title has already been earning praise from players.

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos draws players into the strange world of Zenozoik, combining quiet, atmospheric storytelling with tough soulslike melee combat and a distinctive ritual dice mechanic. Right now, the game is available on Steam for just $3 instead of $30 – its lowest price ever thanks to a 90% discount.

Samsung's smart TVs will be the first to natively get Google Photos support. Users will not just be able to view photos on their TVs, but also modify them or turn them into short videos using AI.